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Debates of the Senate (Hansard): Tobacco Tax Amendment Bill, 2001 / Tobacco Youth Protection Bill 

1st Session, 37th Parliament, Volume 139, Issue 36
Jump to full article: Parliamentary Internet (Canada), 2001-05-15
Author: Parliamentary Secretary with Regard to

Intro:

  • A comprehensive tobacco control program often gets confused by people. I am forever asked: "What is the silver bullet? Tell me the one thing that will get kids to stop smoking." It is a trap that we as politicians can fall into. I urge you not to look for a simple, one-shot solution. . .

    California has a terrific model, honourable senators. . .

  • Someone said, Senator Taylor probably, that I must have shares in the tobacco company. That is not the point of my concern. I am opposed to smoking. . .

    Bill S-15 is a tax bill, in my opinion. As such, it cannot properly be passed here . .

  • Motion agreed to and bill read third time and passed.

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